Event Manager Global (f/m/d)

The Event Manager (f/m/d) is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of own events and tradeshows/3rd party events. This includes managing logistics, budgeting, coordinating vendors and staff, and ensuring high-quality experiences for attendees. The role requires communication and organizational skills to create memorable and impactful events and tradeshows/3rd party events.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Planning & Execution

• Plan, coordinate and deliver own events, trade shows and third-party events.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and internal stakeholders to define objectives, target audiences, content, agenda and speaker selection.
• Ensure timely delivery and high-quality output from all stakeholders.
• Provide clear and consistent project communication and status updates.

Budget & Financial Management

• Manage event budgets and track expenses within approved limits.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure competitive rates.
• Support post-event financial reporting and cost analysis.

Logistics & Production

• Coordinate vendors and suppliers (e.g. catering, A/V, transport, booth construction).
• Collaborate on event and booth concepts and brief external agencies.
• Ensure all events and trade show presence are aligned with brand guidelines.
• Oversee set-up, on-site execution and dismantling.

On-Site & Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary on-site contact for participants, vendors and staff.
• Manage timelines and troubleshoot issues in real time.
• Travel to event locations as required.

Post-Event Reporting

• Collect feedback and measure event success (attendance, engagement, ROI).
• Prepare post-event reports and identify optimisation opportunities.
  
  
  

Key Skills and Competencies:
Project Management: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication in English, French and German is a Plus

Problem-Solving: Able to think quickly and resolve issues as they arise during events.

Attention to Detail: Ensures all aspects of the event are executed to high standards.

Budgeting and Financial Acumen: Experience in managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and tracking expenses.

Ability to Translate Complex Topics into Engaging Event Content: Strong capability to digest complex subject matter through collaboration with product & product marketing teams, and shape into coherent, high value event agendas & session themes.

Digital Tools & Technology Proficiency: Highly analytical and deeply tech-savvy, confident navigating a wide range of digital marketing, automation and project management tools while adopting new technologies at speed.

Flexibility and Travel Willingness: Comfortable working in multicultural and international environments, collaborating effectively across diverse teams and traveling to different event locations.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: Typically, 5+ years of experience in event management or a related field, organization and implementation of international events outside your own country

Ulrike Ecke

Please submit your application, including salary expectations and potential date of entry, by submitting the form on the next page.

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